"Measuring College and Career Readiness" represents a snapshot of the ACT-tested graduates in the class of 2009 and focuses on their readiness for college and careers. Designed to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness, it is not intended to be comprehensive but instead is designed to help stimulate discussion, inquiry and action. Reported findings include: (1) College readiness is relatively stable for 2009 U.S. high school graduates; (2) Percentage of graduates meeting all four ACT College Readiness Benchmarks increased; (3) Expanded pool of test-takers includes virtually all high school graduates in five states; (4) Increase in statewide testing offers access and opportunity to new groups of students, some who had not seriously considered college; and (5) Average national ACT Composite score for class of 2009 is 21.1, unchanged from last year. A list of 4 resources is included.